Weekly Crime Reports
Division of Public Safety University of Pennsylvania Police Department Crime Report
About the Crime Report: Below are the Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes Against Property from the campus report for April 22-28, 2024. The Crime Reports are available at: https://almanac.upenn.edu/sections/crimes. Prior weeks’ reports are also online. –Eds.
This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety (DPS) and contains all criminal incidents reported and made known to the Penn Police, including those reported to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) that occurred within our patrol zone, for the dates of April 22-28, 2024. The Penn Police actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from 30th Street to 43rd Street in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police.
In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call DPS at (215) 898-7297. You may view the daily crime log on the DPS website.
Penn Police Patrol Zone
Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from 30th Street to 43rd Street
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Description |
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Aggravated Assault |
04/22/24 |
6:27 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Aggravated assault |
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Auto Theft |
04/25/24 |
4:27 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Motor vehicle theft from highway |
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Bike Theft |
04/23/24 |
5:23 PM |
3200 Market St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from rack |
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04/24/24 |
2:16 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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04/24/24 |
5:55 PM |
3700 Hamilton Walk |
Secured bicycle taken from location |
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Other Offense |
04/28/24 |
4:23 PM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Offender cited for a Philadelphia ordinance violation |
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Retail Theft |
04/22/24
|
6:14 PM |
3621 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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04/25/24 |
7:48 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/26/24 |
4:55 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/27/24 |
2:42 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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Robbery |
04/23/24 |
6:51 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Robbery of electronics by unknown offenders from store safe |
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04/25/24 |
11:35 AM |
3100 Market St |
Robbery of scooter on highway |
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Theft from Building |
04/22/24 |
10:31 AM |
3730 Walnut St |
Equipment taken from cart |
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04/24/24 |
10:42 AM |
3805 Locust Walk |
Wallet taken from desk/credit card used |
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04/25/24 |
12:18 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Backpack taken from location |
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04/27/24 |
1:42 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Cellphone taken from workstation |
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Theft Other |
04/22/24 |
12:34 AM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of cellphones from bench |
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04/22/24 |
12:44 PM |
418 Curie Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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04/23/24 |
12:10 AM |
3450 Woodland Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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04/24/24 |
1:58 PM |
211 S 40th St |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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04/24/24 |
6:45 PM |
3680 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from location |
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04/25/24 |
8:31 AM |
4040 Spruce St |
Package theft from residence |
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04/25/24 |
3:50 PM |
247 S 41st St |
Packages taken from porch |
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04/25/24 |
7:31 PM |
3620 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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04/26/24 |
12:49 PM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack on highway |
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Vandalism |
04/26/24 |
2:03 PM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Spray chalk applied to statue by unknown offender |
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04/28/24 |
10:28 PM |
329 S 42nd St |
Graffiti written in permanent marker found on side of apartment building |
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04/28/24 |
11:54 PM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Graffiti written on sculpture |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 8 incidents were reported for April 22-28, 2024. by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
Aggravated Assault |
04/22/24 |
6:47 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
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04/24/24 |
4:33 PM |
Unit Blk S 40th St |
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04/25/24 |
9:13 PM |
3000 Blk Market St |
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Assault |
04/22/24 |
10:17 AM |
4618 Chester Ave |
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04/26/24 |
4:26 PM |
4911 Walton Ave |
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Robbery |
04/23/24 |
7:21 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
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04/25/24 |
11:35 AM |
3100 Blk Market St |
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04/25/24 |
1:34 PM |
S 49th St & Baltimore Ave |
The Division of Public Safety offers resources and support to the Penn community. DPS developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.
- See something concerning? Connect with Penn Public Safety 24/7 at (215) -573-3333.
- Worried about a friend’s or colleague’s mental or physical health? Get 24/7 connection to appropriate resources at (215) 898-HELP (4357).
- Seeking support after experiencing a crime? Call Special Services - Support and Advocacy resources at (215) 898-4481 or email an advocate at specialservices@publicsafety.upenn.edu
- Use the Walking Escort and Riding services available to you free of charge.
- Take a moment to update your cellphone information for the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System
- Download the Penn Guardian App which can help Police better find your location when you call in an emergency.
- Access free self-empowerment and defense courses through Penn DPS.
- Stay alert and reduce distractions; using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.
- Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
- Keep your valuables out of sight and only carry necessary documents.